Forensic Forestry: A Guidebook for Foresters on the Witness Stand

Forensic Forestry: A Guidebook for Foresters on the Witness Stand is a unique,hands-on resource for forestry and land use professionals called upon to work on legal cases and testify in court. It provides an overall understanding of the courts, the legal process, and how to present evidence and testify in cases over land use and forestland rights, forestry management and safety, criminal and civil cases in liability in forest fires, and other related issues.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 128 pages
Publication date: 30 August 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Forensic Forestry: A Guidebook for Foresters on the Witness Stand is a comprehensive and practical resource for forestry and land use professionals who are frequently required to provide expert testimony in legal cases. The United States, and indeed the world, has witnessed a growing contentiousness, scrutiny, and debate surrounding land use and forestry issues. It is unlikely that conflicts over forestlands will diminish in the near future, rather, they may even escalate.

While there are already numerous informative books available on land use and forestry, as well as related topics under the broader umbrella of environmental science, this book aims to provide a unique perspective specifically tailored for those involved in legal cases. While it will not delve into these concepts in depth, it will offer valuable insights into the legal system and strategies for presenting evidence effectively in a court of law.

The coverage of this book encompasses the essential background and legwork involved in providing technical expertise for legal cases related to land use and forestry. It recognizes that professionals in this field often have a specialized focus on ecological issues, making it crucial to understand the economic factors and how money, policy, and corporate interests play a significant role in these cases. Chapters in the book examine these economic aspects and their impact on the ability of professional foresters to present evidence and expertise.

Furthermore, the author provides an overall understanding of the courts and the legal process, which is invaluable for professionals working on cases and appearing in the courtroom. The book offers practical recommendations and guidance on how to present evidence and testify effectively in a wide range of land use and forestry-related cases, including disputes over land use rights, forestry management and safety, criminal and civil cases involving liability in forest fires, and many more.

Key Features:
Forensic Forestry: A Guidebook for Foresters on the Witness Stand is authored by a professional with extensive experience in the field of forestry and legal cases.
The book offers a comprehensive and practical approach to providing expert testimony in legal cases related to land use and forestry.
It provides valuable insights into the legal system, strategies for presenting evidence, and the economic factors that influence land use and forestry disputes.
The book covers a wide range of land use and forestry-related cases, including disputes over land use rights, forestry management and safety, criminal and civil cases involving liability in forest fires, and many more.
It offers practical recommendations and guidance on how to present evidence and testify effectively in the courtroom, ensuring that professionals can effectively advocate for their clients and protect their interests.

Weight: 236g
Dimension: 155 x 233 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032022512